NRA Code Expands Timber Jobs in Ferriday Area
NRA efforts in Ferriday and nearby parishes boost employment as the August 22 code sets a 40 hour week and 24 cent minimum wage. Fisher Lumber plants operate under the code with more workers hired, and canvass reports will be released by General Vogt. Fortenberry aids veterans filing claims as wildlife refuges are proclaimed in Tensas and Madison parishes under Governor Allen.
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Ferriday
NRA
Vogt
Wisner
Fisher Lumber Corporation
NRA Lumber
Parish
Tensas
Madison Parishes
O. K. Allen
Ayer Timber Company
Tengas
Tensas Parish
Allen
Department of Conserva
Resinol Ointment Heals Eczema After Weeks of Pain
Mrs. E. Ff AName from Pawtucket Rhode Island reports eczema on her leg healed completely after using Resinol Ointment. She says itching and burning were severe during treatment and nothing more could be done before trying Resinol. Free samples offered by Resinol Dept Baltimore Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dept . Baltimore
Three Women Leaders Stand Against Seniator Long
In a Louisiana map outline photograph three female leaders oppose Seniator Long. From left to right they are Mrs. Hilda Phelps Hammond committee chairman, Mrs. Ida Weiss Friend and Mrs. Martha Westfeldt.
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State of
Louisiana
Seniator Long
Hilda Phelps Hammond
Ida Weiss Friend
Martha Westfeldt
State to establish game refuge and enforce laws
Dr. W. W. Kaiser federal game warden warns hunters that Concordia Tensag and neighboring parishes will have strict enforcement of state game laws. He plans a personal parish inspection to ensure compliance with wildlife regulations.
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Tion
Louisiana
W. W. Kaiser
Concordia
Tensag
Home Loan Corp Meeting Set For Tuesday In Monroe
Monroe branch head Robert Breard Jr calls a 10 a m meeting at the courthouse for all appraisers and attorneys tied to 12 northeast Louisiana parishes. The session will outline work plans and bid to boost efficiency as loan applications rise and refinancing steps proceed.
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Robert Breard, Jr
Monroe
Home Owners’ Corporation
Louisiana
Breard
Miss Clarke Recovering At Home From Pneumonia
Miss Elizabeth Clarke daughter of Mr and Mrs W G Clarke has been seriously ill with pneumonia but is now recovering at home. She is expected to be moved there soon and convalescence continues The report notes improvement and discharge plans.
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Miss Clarke
Elizabeth Clarke
W. G3. Clarke
Noo
Louisiana Women Press Senate to Probe Overton and Huey Long
A national drive led by The Women's Committee of Louisiana seeks a thorough Senate investigation into Overton’s election and Huey Long’s conduct. Led by Mrs. Hilda Phelps Hammond, the group accuses Long of corruption and urges witnesses to risk Long intimidation to reveal facts.
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Washington
Louisiana
Huey Long
Senate
John Overton
Long
Edwin S. Broussard
John M. Parker
Huey
Parker
Judiciary Committee
Tom Connally
Texas
Overton
New Orleans
Hilda Phelps Hammond
Women's National Defense Council
Hammond
Overton-Broussard
United States
United States Senate
Women’s Committee
Judiciary
Connolly
Logan
Kentucky
Carey
Wyoming
Townsend
Delaware
Thomas
Utah
Connally
Democratic National Committee
Parker Charges Spark Senate Ethics Debate
Long may be honestly and fearlessly ascertained. The Parker charges accuse Long of personal dishonesty and a system of corruption, racketeering, and bribery aimed at shaping legislation and courts. Women linked to Mrs. Hammond include Mrs. James Craik Morris and Mrs. Ida Weiss Friend among others, urging an end to senatorial courtesy to expose the charges to the public.
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Long
Hammond
James Craik Morris
Louisiana
Ida Weiss Friend
Martha Gasquet Westfeldt
S. S. Labouisse
Supreme Court
Mary Bailey
Gas concerns code adopted by National Gas Products Association
The association representing most U S carbon black producers adopts a labor code setting a 1038 hour 26 week limit, a 48 hour week cap, minimum wages of 40 cents per hour, a $12 monthly utility charge cap, and a prohibition on hiring under 16. An unrelated old Charlotte ordinance bans horse washing on streets.
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National Gas Products Association
United States
Charlotte
N. C
Judge Moore Sued Over Sequestration Case in West Monroe
Emma K. Catlett filed in district court alleging improper handling of a sequesterment case against Judge Decker Moore of the West Monroe city court. Judge Garrett issued a writ of certiorari and prohibition, ordering records turned over and restraining enforcement pending review.
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West Monroe
Emma K. Catlett
Decker Moore
David I. Garrett
Moore
Garrett
Colorful Fall Styles For Men’s Suits And Fabrics
D Masur and Sons designer Terman Masur reports a shift from somber tones to bright fall colors for 1933. Styles feature Wales checks and a range of patterns including hounds tooth, windowpane, and tartan plaids. Four colors expected to lead sales are haze blue spice brown gothic gray and platinum gray. Double branded models rise as trousers keep similar widths. Masur notes heavy purchases at favorable prices amid prior price increases.
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Terman Masur
D. Masur and Sons
East
Wales
Ecun
Masur
Abolition of sweatshops and child labor urged nationwide
The piece lauds the abolition of child labor and the eight hour limit for those over sixteen under the blanket code. It cites NRA officials estimating about 1,000,000 employers pledged to end child labor and notes the expected reemployment of around 197,600 children ages ten to fifteen. It also highlights union rights under the Industrial Recovery Act and potential fines for managers who interfere with workers organizing. CHAS. P. HOWARD, President, International Typographical Union, adds emphasis.
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NRA
Franklin Roosevelt
Chas. P. Howard
International Typographical Union
Holloway Returns From Chicago Fair Exposition
State Representative Guy H. Holloway of Union parish arrives home from the Century of Progress exposition in Chicago where he praised the craft and ancient arts on display and noted no intoxication or disorder among visitors during his two week stay. He planned to attend an expected extra legislative session and traveled back to Farmerville.
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Chicago
Guy H. Holloway
Union Parish
Mr. Holloway
Holloway
Farmerville
Columbia Woman Sues Palace Store For 20000
Mrs Norrine Mecom of Columbia sues the Palace department store for 20000 over injuries suffered when she fell in the store September 8 1932 an exposed rubber mat allegedly caused the fall. Her husband William Mecom also sues for 1530 75 in medical expenses with details of long hospitalization and kidney injury.
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Norrine Mecom
Columbia
Palace Department
William H. Mecom
Mecom
J. C. Zeigler
Fairview Avenue
Theft Reported From Louis Cosper Auto
The extra wheel and tire were stolen from Louis Cosper's automobile, reported to police headquarters Saturday night. Cosper resides at 1909 Jackson Street.
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Louis Cosper
Jackson Street
Arrangements for Maccabees Meeting and Banquet
Arrangements are complete for Ouachita tent No. 54 of the Order of Maccabees to hold a meeting on Tuesday September 8 p m followed by a banquet A class of five will be admitted Sir Knight Henry Gibbs named captain for initiation Sir Knight Henry Kihneman in charge of refreshments and promising a first class report State Manager M J Bulger of New Orleans will attend and speak also reporting on the Detroit national convention He also notes a large Alaska gold nugget found on Sheep creek near Wiseman weighing nearly 5 ounces
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Ouachita
Order of Maccabees
Henry Gibbs
Henry Kihneman
M. J. Bulger
New Orleans
Detroit
Mich
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Gumber
W. M. Fortenberry
Ameriscan Legion
Concordia Parish
American Legion Hall
Vidalia
Jonesville
Clarkisonburg
Winnsboro
Delhi
Tallulah
Lake Providence
Arkansas
Home Loan Corporation
Genasco
Wears Supply .0., Ltd
Monroe, la
Nation
Lee Hawkins
West Side
Ouachita Parish
Chamber of Commerce
S. H. McClary
Guy Holloway
Columbia Woman Sues
W. H. Mecom
Palace
KENT
South Grand St
Master
Clouatre Barber Shop
Roy Russell
A. C. Saxon
A. O. Russell
A. A. Bell
J. L. Medaries
Alvis Hotel
Anzaione Barber Shop
Johnson Bros. Barber Shop
E. L. Wright
Frances Hotel
J. O. Pilcher Barber Shop
A. B. Hearne
F. A. Collie
W. D. Baugh
Spencer Bros
Dallas Cain
Baldwin and
Dongieux
Kersh
J. B. Glass
J. B. McCoy
Virginia
E. N. Johnson
J. L. Johnston
C. V. Moody
S. Russell
Frank Williams
Blue Eagle
Maccabees’ Meeting
Sheep Creek
Wiseman
Alaska
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